Be An Angel

This May it will be 10 years of me being cancer-free! I am lucky that my cancer was diagnosed and treated early, and I feel fortunate that I did not have to undergo any chemotherapy. With that being said, I think that no one should fight cancer alone. For anyone who has ever has faced a life-changing disease like cancer, you quickly discover that you need to rely on others for support & encouragement. I think a key to fighting cancer is to surround yourself with positive people. A couple of years ago I discovered a fantastic resource – a group called Chemo Angels. The Chemo Angels program offers support to those who are battling a cancer diagnosis and undergoing chemo treatment. Volunteers (a/k/a Angels) support an assigned “buddy” throughout their journey with cards, inspiration, supportive words, and lots of positive energy. The encouragement Angels provide helps give patients the comfort and confidence of knowing they are not alone in their fight. The goal of Chemo Angels is to help fuel a positive attitude and aid in the road to recovery. As a volunteer, I can say that providing emotional support is one of the most heartwarming experiences I’ve ever had. The Chemo Angels program matches anyone undergoing chemotherapy with his or her or own “angel.” The angels send notes, cards, and occasional small gifts to their assigned recipient, sharing good cheer and encouragement. Patients are not required to respond to their angels. The idea is to focus on their treatment and recoveries, and to not have them feel obligated to send a thank you note for each instance of support. As a “Card Angel” I am 100% dedicated to my assigned patient for however long the treatments continue. My commitment is to send my buddy at least one card, letter, or note a week. I send a small gift every now and then – even though gifts are not required for Card Angels. And, as a personal commitment, I make all the cards I send.

If you are looking for a new volunteer opportunity, and think this kind of program might be a good fit for you, check out their website. Or, if you know someone who is going through chemo, please encourage them to apply as a patient so they can be “adopted” by Angels who can provide support to them throughout the course of their treatment. To learn more about this awesome organization, please visit http://www.chemoangels.net. Here are a couple of cards I have made and sent to my buddy. I love being an Angel!

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Hello there beautiful angel. I just was searching for your name online and ran across this website. I just wanted you to know that every card I received from you made my heart smile. Your cards and messages were so beautiful. I cannot begin to describe how much each and every card meant to me. I have made a special keepsake book to keep them in and I will always cherish each of them.
Keep an eye on your mailbox. I will be sending you something special very soon!!
Lots of love,
Kimberly Bell